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What is the primary function of the cornea in the human eye?
What is the primary function of the cornea in the human eye?
Which part of the eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light that enters?
Which part of the eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light that enters?
What is the role of the optic nerve in the eye?
What is the role of the optic nerve in the eye?
Which structure in the retina is known as the point of accurate vision?
Which structure in the retina is known as the point of accurate vision?
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What is a function of tears produced by the eye?
What is a function of tears produced by the eye?
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Which of the following describes the pupil reflex?
Which of the following describes the pupil reflex?
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Which part of the eye protects it and is attached to the muscles that move the eye?
Which part of the eye protects it and is attached to the muscles that move the eye?
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The area of the retina where the optic nerve and blood vessels exit the eye is known as the:
The area of the retina where the optic nerve and blood vessels exit the eye is known as the:
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What causes the blind spot in the eye?
What causes the blind spot in the eye?
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Which fluid helps to maintain the shape of the eye and supports the retina?
Which fluid helps to maintain the shape of the eye and supports the retina?
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What happens to the pupil in dim light conditions?
What happens to the pupil in dim light conditions?
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Where are rod cells primarily located within the eye?
Where are rod cells primarily located within the eye?
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What triggers the contraction of circular muscles in the iris under bright light conditions?
What triggers the contraction of circular muscles in the iris under bright light conditions?
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Which statement correctly describes the function of cone cells?
Which statement correctly describes the function of cone cells?
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How does the aqueous humor contribute to eye function?
How does the aqueous humor contribute to eye function?
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What occurs when looking directly at an object in dim light?
What occurs when looking directly at an object in dim light?
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What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
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Which hormone is known as the 'fight or flight' hormone?
Which hormone is known as the 'fight or flight' hormone?
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What process is defined as the body's way of maintaining a constant internal environment?
What process is defined as the body's way of maintaining a constant internal environment?
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Which process occurs to help decrease body temperature in hot weather?
Which process occurs to help decrease body temperature in hot weather?
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What is the effect of glucagon compared to insulin?
What is the effect of glucagon compared to insulin?
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What mechanism does the body use to respond when temperatures rise above normal?
What mechanism does the body use to respond when temperatures rise above normal?
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Which of the following accurately describes the role of hair and fat in thermoregulation?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of hair and fat in thermoregulation?
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What is the first step in the negative feedback process for maintaining homeostasis?
What is the first step in the negative feedback process for maintaining homeostasis?
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How does the body respond when it overheats?
How does the body respond when it overheats?
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What happens to insulin secretion when blood glucose levels return to normal?
What happens to insulin secretion when blood glucose levels return to normal?
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What is the primary role of insulin in the body?
What is the primary role of insulin in the body?
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Which hormone is secreted when blood glucose levels drop below normal?
Which hormone is secreted when blood glucose levels drop below normal?
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How does insulin affect liver cells?
How does insulin affect liver cells?
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What is the function of adrenaline during fight or flight response?
What is the function of adrenaline during fight or flight response?
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What is the primary cause of Type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary cause of Type 1 diabetes?
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Which of the following actions does not contribute to the fight or flight response?
Which of the following actions does not contribute to the fight or flight response?
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Why can insulin not be taken orally?
Why can insulin not be taken orally?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes?
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What is one of the primary functions of the kidneys in homeostasis?
What is one of the primary functions of the kidneys in homeostasis?
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Study Notes
Coordination and Response: The Eye
- The eye is a sensory organ detecting light.
- Situated in the orbit (socket) of the skull.
- Mobile due to three pairs of eye muscles.
- Protected by the skull, eyelids, eyelashes, and tears.
Components of Tears
- Water
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Sodium Chloride
- Lysozyme (enzyme)
Functions of Tears
- Reduces friction between eyelids and eye.
- Kills microbes using lysozyme.
- Washes the eye.
Eye Structures and Functions
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Sclera (Sclerotic coat):
- Protective muscle fibres attached to eye muscles.
- Maintains eye shape.
- Opaque, transparent front part is called the cornea.
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Cornea:
- Curved surface, essential for light refraction to enter the eye.
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Iris:
- Controls the amount of light entering the pupil.
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Pupil:
- Opening in the iris, controls light entry.
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Lens:
- Focuses light onto the retina.
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Retina:
- Contains light receptors.
- Some receptors are sensitive to different colours.
- Contains the fovea and blind spot.
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Optic nerve:
- Carries impulses to the brain.
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Blind spot:
- Contains no light receptors.
- Optic nerve and blood vessels leave the eye here.
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Fovea (yellow spot):
- High concentration of cones.
- Point of sharpest vision.
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Aqueous humor:
- Saline solution that supports the shape of the eye.
- Helps refract light.
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Vitreous humor:
- Jelly-like fluid that keeps the shape of the eye.
- Supports the retina.
- Helps refract light.
How to Locate the Blind Spot
- Hold a book 50cm from your face.
- Close one eye, concentrate on a cross.
- Slowly move the book closer.
- The cross disappears when it reaches your blind spot.
Pupil Reflex (Dim/Bright Light)
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Dim light:
- Radial muscles contract.
- Circular muscles relax.
- Pupil widens, letting in more light.
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Bright light:
- Radial muscles relax.
- Circular muscles contract.
- Pupil narrows to reduce light entry.
Rods and Cones
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Rods:
- Numerous, spread throughout the retina (except fovea).
- Sensitive to low light.
- Cannot distinguish colours.
- Have a single type of photoreceptor, responding over a range of light levels.
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Cones:
- Fewer in number, concentrated in the fovea.
- Sensitive to bright light.
- Detect colours.
- Three types of photoreceptors (responding to different wavelengths of visible light): red, green & blue.
Near and Far Objects
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Near object:
- Ciliary muscles contract.
- Suspensory ligaments slacken.
- Lens thickens (accommodation).
- Pupil narrows.
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Far object:
- Ciliary muscles relax.
- Suspensory ligaments stretch.
- Lens flattens.
- Pupil widens.
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Explore the intricate structure and functions of the eye in this quiz on coordination and response. Delve into the role of tears, the components of the eye, and how light is processed to enable vision. Perfect for students studying biology or human anatomy.
